This has been a long wait! Last year’s summit was cancelled due to wildfires. This year it’s full steam ahead😊! It’s great to attend an event like this with a like-minded friend where we are thrilled about the views, the little treasures along the trail and the fact that we are surrounded by so manyContinue reading “Nova Scotia Hike Summit 2024”
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Cape Chignecto Shelf Fungi
While hiking the Cape Chignecto Costal Trail last month I was struck by the variety of shelf fungi adorning the trees. Here is a small selection of various collections along the trail.
Near Sunset..
…a memory from my Cape Chignecto hike at the end of April.
Phinney Green on Victoria Day…
…with friends. A perfect day for a beach hike. Tranquility, sunshine, like-minded people, clouds reflecting in the Bay of Fundy and nothing but time!
Cape Chignecto Landmark: Storyteller Tree
Between trail marker 27 and 28 km, just before or after the halfway mark, depending if one travels clockwise or counter-clockwise, this ancient, gnarly, attention-demanding sentinel calls the hiker to attention! Many a picture has been captured with this tree… many a story could be told if it could speak!
Giving Back
First impressions are great at Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville. We truly love this beach for walks at high and low tide and anytime in-between. Waves leaping at the shore, gulls squawking overhead and an occasional bald eagle soaring high in the sky. Upon closer inspection we discover pieces of plastic, rope of varyingContinue reading “Giving Back”
Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions
A month ago I participated in the Wilderness First Aid course at the Search and Rescue Centre near Waverly. The Advanced module was rescheduled for today. I decided to make my way there yesterday afternoon to avoid an early morning commute. When I arrived I was told that there would not be a class afterContinue reading “Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions”
Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike
Please mark your calendars! You do not have to be a geologist to be amazed by the coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Clarke Head. The cliffs in places are contorted into improbable shapes like something from a Dr. Suess drawing, are faulted against one another, and contain unusual minerals and fossils. This particular stretchContinue reading “Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike”
Special Event! Walk with us…
…the Parrsboro NS Walks groups and the Amherst NS Walks group! Details in the poster above. All we hope for now is for the rain to stop😊
Cape Spencer: A Hike Through All Seasons
Sharing a lesser known hike destination as a birthday gift was on the agenda today. Through the seven hour outing we enjoyed cloudy conditions, light rain, bright sunshine, azure sky dotted with clouds and snow. The tide was well on its way out exposing much of the large pebble beach. The rocks captured our attentionContinue reading “Cape Spencer: A Hike Through All Seasons”
Thomas Cove Economy Loop Trail: Say-Good-bye-to-Winter Hike
What happens when you organize another guided hike in conjunction with Hike Nova Scotia and the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark? You get the best participants! The trail was muddy and very wet in places but we managed just fine. Trekking poles came in handy and after the first 2/3s of the loop we stopped forContinue reading “Thomas Cove Economy Loop Trail: Say-Good-bye-to-Winter Hike”
Last in the NS Hike Winter Series
Wednesday, March 13th I will lead the last of the hikes for the Winter series in the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Thomas Cove Economy Trail Loop is our destination. Anyone interested please email me <annahergert@me.com> to reserve a spot and help me prepare for the event. We meet at the Cliffs of Fundy Welcome CentreContinue reading “Last in the NS Hike Winter Series”
Wilderness First Aid, Day 2
The sun welcomed us bright and early for an action packed day with multiple emergency scenarios… …there was fake blood, lots of fake blood! We just finished setting up our tents for the overnight camp-out with another emergency scenario sure to have us rush about and get our heart rate going in the dark. Meanwhile,Continue reading “Wilderness First Aid, Day 2”
Changing Perspective
Quick check in after the day’s activities did not quite go to plan… this image kept me moving forward: one of the best perspectives when hiking through the forest in any season!
Rainy Day Beach Adventure
We didn’t let a little rain get us down or abandon a mid-day low tide hike to Clarke Head. Days like these ensure deserted beaches… We hiked in steady drizzle but with layers of wool and a rain shell we stayed warm and toasty. Another amazing hike to my favourite spot in Parrsboro! Happy Sunday,Continue reading “Rainy Day Beach Adventure”
Bush Whacking Adventure Leads Us Up the Creek
The plan to visit Hidden Falls was quickly abandoned when this happened: When Heather broke through the ice and diverted the flow of water we quickly changed plans and set out for another option. The creek without a name near Moose River was calling us. We quickly left the skidoo path and made our wayContinue reading “Bush Whacking Adventure Leads Us Up the Creek”
To Jeffers Falls and Beyond
Waking up to sunshine and blue sky was just what we hoped for. My friend and I had planned this particular excursion for a while and after rain, snow and flash freeze yesterday the conditions were perfect. Our hike led past Jeffers Falls where we discovered beautiful ice flows with edges smoothed by the waterContinue reading “To Jeffers Falls and Beyond”
Soley Cove – Icicles and Magical Winter Light
On a whim my friend and I headed out to Soley Cove. Anne had never been, so I was keen on showing her this stretch of the Jurassic Coast line in the Upper Bay of Fundy. The sky was overcast and the diffused sunlight showcased the red sandstone cliffs to their best advantage. With longContinue reading “Soley Cove – Icicles and Magical Winter Light”
Wednesdays Along the Parrsboro Shore: walk in the a. m. – hike in the p. m.
Wednesdays in Parrsboro during winter months are never without an outdoor opportunity! We walk in the morning (two differently paced groups) and we explore beaches and woodlands during the afternoon! Today’s afternoon excursion in the sun led us to Wards Brook Beach, the Brookville Formation and beyond. Soaking in the sunshine, a relaxing cuppa andContinue reading “Wednesdays Along the Parrsboro Shore: walk in the a. m. – hike in the p. m.”
Wednesdays Along the Parrsboro Shore: walk in the a. m. – hike in the p. m.
Wednesdays in Parrsboro during winter months are never without an outdoor opportunity! We walk in the morning (two differently paced groups) and we explore beaches and woodlands during the afternoon! Today’s afternoon excursion in the sun led us to Wards Brook Beach, the Brookville Formation and beyond. Soaking in the sunshine, a relaxing cuppa andContinue reading “Wednesdays Along the Parrsboro Shore: walk in the a. m. – hike in the p. m.”
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 